My research interests include evolutionary plant biology, genomics, bioinformatics software development, plant systematics, and reproducible science.

Doctor of Philosophy

Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Emphasis in Global Change Biology

Boise, Idaho, USA

Present - 2020

Boise State University

Doctoral Advisors: Sven Buerki (Primary), Martin W. Callmander

Committee: James Smith and Stephen Novak

Dissertation: Phylogenetics, systematics, and genomics of Pandanus Park. (Pandanaceae) [in progress]

Master of Science

Biology

Boise, Idaho, USA

2020 - 2018

Boise State University

Major Advisor: Sven Buerki

Committee: James Smith and Stephen Novak

Thesis: A metanalysis of sequences of vascular plants in the world’s biodiversity hotspots with a special section on Madagascar

Bachelor of Science

Marine Biology

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

2016 - 2011

Oregon State University

Honors Advisor: Byron C. Crump

Committee: Fiona Tomas Nash and Ryan Mueller

Thesis: Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of the leaf-and root-associated microbiomes of Zostera marina and Zostera japonica

Minors in French and Chemistry

Bachelor of Science

Microbiology

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

2016 - 2011

Oregon State University

Update on the phylogenetic framework of Malagasy angiosperms

In S. M. Goodman (ed.), The new natural history of Madagascar, pp. 464-470.
Princeton University Press.

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

2022

Wojahn JMA, Callmander MW, Lowry PP, Buerki S

Phylogenetic insights into the systematics of Sapindaceae in Madagascar: How have things advanced since Capuron published his family treatment in 1969?

In S. M. Goodman (ed.), The new natural history of Madagascar, pp. TBD.
Princeton University Press.

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

2022

Buerki S, Philipson P, Lowry PP, Wojahn JMA, Andriambololonera S, Callmander MW

Meta-Analysis Reveals Challenges and Gaps for Genome-to-Phenome Research Underpinning Plant Drought Response

Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(20), 12297 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232012297

Basel, Switzerland

2022

Melton AE, Galla SJ, Dumanguit CD, Wojahn JMA, Novak S, Serpe M, Martinez P, Buerki S

G2PMineR:A Genome to Phenome Literature Review Approach

Genes. 12:293 https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12020293

Basel, Switzerland

2021

Wojahn JMA, Galla SJ, Melton AE, Buerki S

Metatranscriptomics and amplicon sequencing reveal mutualisms in seagrass microbiomes

Frontiers in Microbiology. 2018 9:388 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00388

Lausanne, Switzerland

2018

Crump BC, Wojahn JMA, Tomas F, Mueller RS

Doctoral Research

Boise State University, Sven Buerki’s Lab (In-Person); Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève, Martin W. Callmander’s Lab (Remote)

Boise, Idaho, USA; Geneva, Switzerland

Present - 2020

• Investigating the evolutionary history of Pandanus

EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistant

Boise State University, Sven Buerki’s Lab

Boise, Idaho, USA

2022 - 2020

• Provider of bioinformatics programming support for the GEM3 project in Sven Buerki’s lab
• Developed bioinformatics tools for the GEM3 community

Master of Science Research

Boise State University, Sven Buerki’s Lab

Boise, Idaho, USA

2020 - 2017

• Investigated the reproducibility of collections and DNA sequences in biodiversity hotspots
• Went on expedition to Madagascar with Sven Buerki to survey forest

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Oregon State University, Byron Crump’s Lab

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

2016 - 2013

• Investigated the microbiome of Zostera marina and Zostera japonica
• Collected samples on research cruises off the Oregon coast, on the Columbia River, and in the Arctic Ocean

Undergraduate Research Intern

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Health Services, Leslie Lindsay’s Lab

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Winter 2012

• Dissected juvenile Pacific Salmon to remove kidneys for ELISA analysis

Undergraduate Research Intern

Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, Itchung Cheung’s Lab

Newport, Oregon, USA

Spring 2012 - Winter 2011

• Enumerated fish eggs

Teaching Assistant, Doctoral

Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Instructor at Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

Present - 2022

Designed and Implemented G2PMineR Lab Section

Developed a new lab section for BIOL 304 Evolution and Ecology course at Boise State University based on the G2PMineR literature review package that will be made publicly available on the GEM3 website. Supervised by Sarah Dalrymple and implemented by Leonora Bittleston.

Boise, Idaho, USA

Fall 2021

EPSCoR GEM3 Summer Academic Research Experience Mentor

Instructor of R and Laboratory Techniques for EPSCoR GEM3 Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) Class at Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

Summer 2021

Vertically Integrated Projects Mentor

Instructor of R and Data Mining Techniques for Sven Buerki’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) course at Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

Spring 2021

EPSCoR Research Technician 2/Bioinformatics Instructor

Instructor of R and Data Mining Techniques for Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) Class at Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

Summer 2020

Teaching Assistant, Masters

Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Instructor at Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

2020 - 2018

Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate

Assisted in teaching introductory French to 7th grade students at Cheldelin Middle School

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

2015 - 2013

University Honors College DeLoach Work Scholarship

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

2014

• $1000

Research and classroom implementation of G2PMineR: a novel genome to phenome literature review approach

Poster for 2022 NSF EPSCoR GEM3 Annual Meeting

Boise, Idaho, USA

2022

Wojahn JMA, Dalrymple S, Bittleston L, Callmander MW, Buerki S

Testing the Reproducibility of Collection and Sequencing Efforts for the Biodiversity Hotspot Flora and Producing a Phylogeny of the Pandanaceae to Assess Evolutionary Distinctiveness and Risk of Extinction

Poster for 2021 Graduate Proposal Showcase

Boise, Idaho, USA

2021

Wojahn JMA, Callmander MW, Smith J, Novack S, Buerki S

G2PMineR: A genome to phenome literature review approach

Poster for 2020 GEM3 Annual Meeting

Boise, Idaho, USA

2020

Wojahn JMA, Galla SJ, Buerki S

Developing a rapid plant community survey for use in biodiversity hotspots

Poster for the Forum on Biodiversity of Global Hotspots

Boise, Idaho, USA

2018

Wojahn JMA, Buerki S

Summer Authentic Research Experience (SARE)

Mentored minority and first-generation undergraduates

Boise, Idaho, USA

Summer 2021

Summer Authentic Research Experience (SARE)

Mentored minority and first-generation undergraduates

Boise, Idaho, USA

Summer 2020

Plant Identification For People With Visual Impairments

Posted an accessible guide on plant identification for people with visual impairments
online at https://wojahn.github.io/AccessiblePlantID/

Boise, Idaho, USA

2019

Vice President

Ecological Research Association

Boise, Idaho, USA

2019-2020

Department of Biological Sciences graduate student social and professional development association

G2PMineR

A free and open-source literature mining tool developed specifically for G2P research.
This R package uses automation to make the G2P review process efficient
and unbiased, while also generating hypothesized associations
between genes and phenotypes within
a taxonomical framework.

Boise, Idaho, USA

ongoing-2021

Kew_WCoUP_ProcessoR

An R function that extracts and sorts information from the “Kew World Checklist
of Useful Plants”, which is available only in PDF format.

Boise, Idaho, USA

2022

MyLab Suite

An automatic lab manager program (written in R Shiny) and a digital lab notebook
program (written in C). Available, but not stable.

Boise, Idaho, USA

2018

OSHA 30-hour General Industry Training

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

2022

Boating Safety Certificate (Boating License)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA

2021

Approved by NASBLA, USCG, and Transport Canada, valid in USA and Canada

Multi-Passenger Van Training

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho, USA

2018

Notary Public Training

Secretary of State, State of Idaho

Boise, Idaho, USA

2017

PADI Rescue Diver

Certified by Dive Magic, Inc.

Boise, Idaho, USA

2011

DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

Certified by Divers Alert Network

Boise, Idaho, USA

2011

EFR-Primary Care (CPR) & Sec Care (1st Aid)

Certified by Dive Magic, Inc.

Boise, Idaho, USA

2010

PADI Enriched Air Diver

Meets ISO 11107 Enriched Air Nitrox Diving Standard

Boise, Idaho, USA

2010

American Red Cross Swimming Training

Instructor: Annie Endo

Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

1998

Pets

I have a dog (Chérie)

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Guitar

Acoustic and Electric

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Bonsai

Member of the American Bonsai Society

Bristol, Indiana USA

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Drawing/Engraving

4th generation engraver

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA

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Tai Chi (Tàijíquán)

Yang style, taught by R. R. Carper

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing

Bogus Basin

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Volkswandern/Volksmarching

Member of the American Volkssport Association

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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